Melbourne Weather Forecast
Melbourne weather: 71°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Melbourne?
Possibly - there is a 29% chance in Melbourne today.
A 29% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
Over the next 7 days, about 1,2 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Sat, Sun and Mon.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for October (1,2 in against a typical 0,7 in).
16-day forecast for Melbourne
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 64° | 29% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 🌦️ Light showers | 69° / 59° | 75% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌧️ Showers | 65° / 53° | 100% · 1,0 in | 15 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 58° / 46° | 70% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 61° / 46° | 39% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 63° / 48° | 25% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 50° | 12% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 47° | 17% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 79° / 46° | 20% | 11 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌦️ Light showers | 75° / 52° | 40% · 0,8 in | 16 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 60° / 49° | 34% | 10 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 47° | 29% | 7 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 64° / 49° | 18% · 0,2 in | 12 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 58° / 44° | 14% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 85° / 44° | 16% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 19% | -- | — |
What this means for Melbourne
Today is much warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 85°F is 18.4°F above the 67°F typical for this month.
A 29% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
Gusts to 38 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in December to February.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 52°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 71°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 38 mph.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid June, July and August - historically the least comfortable months here.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Melbourne?
Melbourne is a city in Victoria. Its coordinates are -37.8136, 144.9631. It lies in Oceania.
What is the weather like in Melbourne right now?
It is currently 71°F (22°C) with clear. Humidity is 44% and wind is 6 mph.
When is the best time to visit Melbourne?
January, February, March, April, September, October and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Melbourne, which has a Mediterranean climate. June, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Melbourne in?
Melbourne observes Australia/Melbourne (UTC+11:00). The local time is 7:11 AM.
How many people live in Melbourne?
Melbourne has a population of approximately 5.1 million.
What is the nearest airport to Melbourne?
The closest airports are Melbourne Airport (MEL), 12 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Melbourne?
Popular options include Mount Kosciuszko.
What places are in Melbourne?
Melbourne covers 3 places in this atlas, including Melbourne Airport, Fitzroy and St Kilda.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 23, 2026 at 7:11 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
